Senior Game Designer

6 Months ago • 5 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Senior Game Designer needed for strategy and management games. 5+ years experience, proficiency in designing game systems and passion for creating fun and compelling user experiences required.
Must have:
  • Game Design Experience
  • Game System Design
  • User Experience Design
  • Strategy Game Design
Good to have:
  • City Builder Design
  • UI/UX Solutions
  • Game Balancing
  • Feature Ownership
Perks:
  • Flexible Fridays
  • Fitness Thursdays

Job Details

Hey, gamers! Are you ready for your next adventure in the industry? Look no further!
Hey, gamers! Are you ready for your next adventure in the industry? Look no further!
Limbic Entertainment is seeking talented players like you to join our team. As a member of our crew, you'll have the chance to join our team and help us create the next generation of games - from crafting immersive worlds to developing unforgettable characters that will keep players hooked. Whether you're a coding wizard, a visionary artist, or a sharp-witted marketer, we've got a spot for you on our crew. So, are you ready to level up your career and join the fun? Let's start the game of your dream job together!

Who are we, you ask? 
We're Limbic Entertainment, a German video game developer and software seller since 2002. With over 80 product versions under our belt, we have a particular focus on strategy, online, and survival/FPS games for PC and consoles. Oh boy, have you heard of Tropico, Memories of Mars, and Might & Magic X Legacy? If not, you're in for a treat! These games are our babies, and they're fantastic. From the tropical paradise of Tropico to the harsh Martian landscape of Memories of Mars, and the epic world of Might & Magic X Legacy, we've got you covered with top-notch gaming experiences. So, buckle up and get ready to dive into some seriously awesome gameplay!

Why are we different?
But what really sets us apart from the rest is our culture. No corporate gibberish or old-fashioned hierarchy here! We do things differently, which means keeping everything simple. You'll be your own boss but with plenty of support from your colleagues and supervisors.
What will a day in your life in this role look like? We are glad you asked!
As a Senior Game Designer, you will be responsible for developing game systems, controls, and interfaces, as well as forming and driving the creative vision of upcoming PC and console games together with the Creative Director. You will closely work together with other game designers and in a passionate, multi-disciplinary team consisting of programmers, artists and level designers.
In our design team we highly value personal development and collaboratively improving our skills. In Gamedesign workshops, which happen every week, we share our knowledge across our projects, hold workshops and watch relevant talks or invite speakers from specialized fields.
For this opportunity, we are seeking a person, with both a strong game design background and a passion to push the boundaries of strategy and management games.
  • Take ownership of key game systems from concept to final polish
  • Communicate and champion your designs within the development team
  • Translate the game vision into game mechanics
  • Own the core gameplay loop and ensure its fun
  • Drive and support the feature implementation as “Feature Owner”
  • Evaluate, iterate, and tweak your game features to highest quality standards
  • Balance economy and progression features
  • Form new game concepts together with the Creative Director
We would love it if you have these skills:
  • A minimum of five years of professional game design experience
  • Several released titles, preferably on PC and console
  • Highly proficient in designing game systems
  • Passion for creating fun and compelling user experiences
  • Creative mindset with an eye for detail
  • Ability to communicate complex features to players through intuitive UI/UX solutions
  • Good time management and problem-solving skills
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Experience with and affinity for strategy games and City builder is a plus
  • EU citizen or a valid working permit for Germany is required
We don't just work hard, we also know how to have fun!
  • There's Whatever Wednesdays! Hump day is no match for us because we know how to have a good time. From playing games to enjoying some tasty snacks, we always find a way to have fun together. It's the perfect mid-week pick-me-up!
  • Feeling the need to get fit and healthy? Join us for Fitness Thursdays! We bring in a professional fitness trainer to help us get our blood pumping and our bodies moving. Who said exercise couldn't be fun?
  • We’ve got Flexible Fridays. If you've completed your 40-hour week, you can choose to work less or even take the day off! You read that right!! We trust our team to manage their time effectively and know when they need to take a break.
  • Ride to work with a monthly (RMV) transportation ticket.
Additional Information
We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we're committed to creating a fun and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Join us for a workplace that values both hard work and having fun!
About us

We're Limbic Entertainment, a German video game developer and software seller since 2002. We make games because we love games! With over 80 product versions under our belt, we have a particular focus on strategy - online and survival/FPS games for PC and consoles. Have you heard of Tropico, Memories of Mars, and Might & Magic X Legacy? If not, you're in for a treat! These games are our babies, and they're fantastic. From the tropical paradise of Tropico to the harsh Martian landscape of Memories of Mars, and the epic world of Might & Magic X Legacy, we've got you covered with top-notch gaming experiences!

What sets us apart from the rest is our culture. No corporate gibberish or old-fashioned hierarchy here! We do things differently, which means keeping everything simple. You'll be your own boss but with plenty of support from your colleagues and supervisors. So, buckle up and get ready to dive into some seriously awesome gameplay! 


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About The Company

We're Limbic Entertainment, a German video game developer and software seller since 2002, developing high-quality entertainment software for national and international markets. We make games because we love games! With over 80 product versions under our belt, we have a particular focus on strategy - online and survival/FPS games for PC and consoles. Have you heard of Tropico, Memories of Mars, and Might & Magic X Legacy? If not, you're in for a treat! These games are our babies, and they're fantastic. From the tropical paradise of Tropico to the harsh Martian landscape of Memories of Mars, and the epic world of Might & Magic X Legacy, we've got you covered with top-notch gaming experiences!

Our core competences are game design and programming; we focus on PC and next-generation console games made with Unreal 4.

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